Rita Avila

Ana Marie Errea (born September 20, 1964), known professionally as Rita Avila, is a Filipino actress and author.

Career She is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as Stella Magtanggol (1992) and Tatlo, Magkasalo (1998) and The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) have been looked over as historically recognizable in Philippine Cinema. In the late 1990s, she ventured more into drama soaps and anthology's as a supporting character or main protagonist or antagonist. She started her television career on GMA Network as part of That's Entertainment before transferring to ABS-CBN during 1995 though appeared in Anna Karenina. Avila returned to GMA-7 in 2001 and stayed there for nine years before going freelance.

Personal life Ávila is married to director Erick Reyes on January 19, 2003. Together, they had a baby named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born. She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace, which reflects on her grief over losing their three-week-old son. Other works include Si Erik Tutpik at si Ana Taba, a book for children who experience bullying, and The Invisible Wings, a fable that lets us see our world and our time as a likely place for angels. She later received a letter from Monsignor Peter B. Wells, an official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, expressing the Pope's gratitude for the books titled The Invisible Wings and 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace. She later released The Invisible Wings 2 along with her first novel, Wanna Bet on Love.

Filmography Film Year Title Role . 1987 Bata-batutathemoviedb.org Black Magic Emma Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Julie 1988 Hiwaga sa Balete Drive Sandy 1989 Walang Panginoon Loreta Montemayor Mahirap ang Magmahal Ipaglalaban Ko! Babayaran Mo ng Dugo Amelia Kokak Diwata Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito! 1990 Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ishmael Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka Nancy Mana sa Ina Frida Perez Machete, Istatwang Buhay Lorna Kristobal; Tinik sa Korona Hindi Laruan ang Puso Walang Awa Kung Pumatay Kristie Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) Olga 1991 Mainit... Masarap... Parang Kaning Isusubo Theresa Bago Matapos ang Lahat Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako! Sumayaw Ka Salome Salome 1992 Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong Alyas Stella Magtanggol Stella Magtanggol Alyas Pogi 2 Divina Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! Michelle 1995 The Flor Contemplacion Story Evangeline Parale Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) Demi Muling Umawit ang Puso Glenda Andrada 1997 The Sarah Balabagan Story Amy 1998 Puso ng Pasko Christy Carpio 1999 Soltera Lorraine 2002 Bakat Marites Biyahera Lorraine 2006 Nasaan si Francis? Lin-Lin 2010 Magdamag Soledad Arvis Rosario The Helper Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Dorothy Cruz 2014 The Commitment Paolo's mother 2017 Tatlong Bibe Viring 2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Azucena Suarez 2025The Time That Remains

Television Year Title Role 1987–1996 That's Entertainment Herself 1987 Salot: "Sindak" 1995–1996 Familía Zaragoza Vivian Zaragoza 1995 Ipaglaban Mo: Kailan ang Simula, Kailan ang Wakas? 1996–2002 Anna Karenina 1999–2001 Marinella Marisa Rodríguez / Michelle dela Cruz 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Corrine Martinez 2002–2003 Kahit Kailan Dolores 2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko 2006 Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Clara 2007 Super Twins Victoria Vergara 2007–2008 Marimar Lupita Aldama Sine Novela: My Only Love Camille 2008 Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka Victoria "Toyang" Salvador 2008–2009 Luna Mystika Diana Sagrado 2009 Mars Ravelo's Darna Alicia 2010 Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Ising Dimarucot Bantatay Clarita 1DOL Sandra Rosales Wansapanataym: Bandanang Itim Luisa 2010–2011 Sabel Margaret De Dios-Sandoval 2011 Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim Rhea Escote 100 Days to Heaven Cecilia Salvador 2012 Walang Hanggan Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro 2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Mariana Fulgencio 2013 Never Say Goodbye Glenda Maglungsod / Greta Pendelton Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Delia Genesis Perla Balmide Magpakailanman: Lola Putol Lola Ning 2014 Innamorata Claire Cunanan / Alice Manriquez 2015 Magpakailanman: Ama Namin Lolita Maalaala Mo Kaya: Watawat Victoria Erana Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Maling Landas Magda Let the Love Begin Sophie V. Sta. Maria 2016 Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Glenda Manahan 2016–2017 Magpahanggang Wakas Rosita "Rosing" Berdero-Natividad 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo Fely Cruz Magpakailanman: Jalei Love Story Guest Cast Super Ma'am Chieftain Lorenza Manalo 2018 Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Taray ni Tatay Gina Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Odessa Olvidar / Celestina de Alegre 2019 Hiram na Anak Hilda Sandejo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon Leonida Ipaglaban Mo: Desperada Layla Maalaala Mo Kaya: Colored Pens Alps The Haunted Anita Robles 2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Belen "Bel" Ceñidoza-Zikiri 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa Ivy Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado Las Hermanas Mildred Manansala 2022 Flower of Evil Gloria Castillo 2023 Hearts on Ice Yvanna Campos 2024 Black Rider Rosa Rodriguez 2024–2025 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Lorena Sanchez-de Leon 2026 Rainbow Rumble ContestantSomeone, Someday Mariela Mercado

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